Analyzing the influencing factors of carpal tunnel syndrome in sonographers
10.20001/j.issn.2095-2619.20250807
- VernacularTitle:超声医师腕管综合征影响因素分析
- Author:
Hong DING
1
;
Jinzhu LI
;
Hongmei LI
;
Yi YANG
;
Yuteng ZHANG
;
Yang QIAO
Author Information
1. Heilongjiang Provincial Institute of Labor Health and Occupational Diseases, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150028, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Carpal tunnel syndrome;
Sonographers;
Occupational factors;
Risk factors
- From:
China Occupational Medicine
2025;52(4):405-409
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To analyze the status and influencing factors of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) among sonographers. Methods A total of 449 sonographers from 33 hospitals across five regions in Heilongjiang Province were selected as the study subjects using the judgment sampling method. A self-designed Musculoskeletal Disorders Questionnaire was used in the survey. Hand and wrist examinations, neuro electrophysiological testing, and high-frequency ultrasonography were conducted. Results The detection rate of CTS among the participants was 23.8% (107/449). Result of multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that sonographers with ≥20 years of work experience had a higher risk of CTS compared with those with <5 years, with an odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) of 3.408 (1.535-8.407) (P<0.01). Sonographers with a proportion of obese patients ≥60% had a higher risk of CTS than those with <50% obese patients, with an OR and 95% CI of 3.083 (1.170~8.229) (P<0.05). Conclusion The detection rate of CTS among sonographers is relatively high. Work experience and proportion of obese patient are independent influencing factors of CTS. It is recommended to strengthen health monitoring for high-risk sonographer groups and adopt comprehensive preventive measures, such as optimizing work approaches and improving equipment to reduce the risk of CTS.
